Wellness
What can you do to help yourself when you are having an anxiety attack?
Deep breathing, counting, take a walk
How can you help yourself?
Go to meetings, read recovery literature, get a sponsor, ask for help
Are rewards or punishments more effective in recovery?
Rewards
Why is hygiene important?
It keeps you healthy.
What happens when we ignore our negative feelings?
They get worse
Name 2 positive emotions you should experience regularly and 2 negative emotions you should work on.
Trick question! Emotions are emotions. It is healthy to experience both positive and negative emotions.
What are benefits of joining programs for recovery?
Know you're not alone, give help, get help from others who have been through similar situations
Give an example of an unhealthy relationship.
Unequal power, poor communication, no respect, etc.
What are fixed monthly expenses?
The bills you have to pay (rent, power, water, etc.) that come at the same time every month.
What should you say to someone trying to get you to go to a place where you know you may slip into old habits?
No!
What organ detoxifies the body of alcohol and drugs?
Liver
Why do people wait to get help when they need it?
Fear rejection, not ready to admit they have a problem
What types of people should we avoid?
People who put us down
What is a good way to make sure you take your medication on time every day?
Set phone reminders or use a pill box
Give an example of negative self-talk and then turn it into positive self-talk.
Did they do it? Give them points!
What is physical tolerance?
You need more of the substance to get the same effect.
What happens to family members when someone chooses to get help?
It depends on the situation. Roles change and some family members dislike this. Other family members may be supportive.
When is separating yourself from another person necessary?
When there is a conflict that can't be resolved
Why is having a clean environment good for your mental health?
Host, did they get it right? Give them some points!
What is a "scapegoat" and how can you stop yourself from becoming one?
A scapegoat takes the blame for all problems. How can you stop yourself from becoming one?
What are the "happy" chemicals in our brain that are released when we exercise?
Endorphins
Why is having a support system in recovery important?
To make sure you are not alone, to help you on hard days, to keep you on the right path
What is an enabling relationship?
One where one of the people helps the other continue their self-destructive behaviors
Elect a member of your team to demonstrate how to properly wash themselves in the shower.
Face first, top to bottom
Recite the Serenity Prayer and explain why it relates to self advocacy.
The Serenity Prayer reminds us that there are things we can't change but that we do have the power to change some things and we can learn the difference.